United States · Resolution · SRES
S.Res. 274 (109th)
A resolution expressing sympathy and pledging the support of the Senate and the American people to the victims of the devastating earthquake that struck South Asia and caused the severe loss of life and destruction on October 8, 2005, and pledging immediate United States assistance to save lives and help the region recover from this monumental tragedy.
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17 October 2005
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Status
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11442-11443; text as passed Senate: CR S11442-11443; text of measure as introduced: CR S11440-11441)
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Summary
Expresses: (1) sympathy and support for the people of South Asia following the devastating October 2005 earthquake that struck Pakistan, India, and Afghanistan during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, and conveys condolences to the affected families, communities, and governments; and (2) admiration and support for the rescue and relief workers. Supports the initial pledge by President George Bush of humanitarian assistance, the deployment of U.S. military assets to the region, and the provision of additional U.S. assistance to save lives and help the region recover. Commends: (1) the ongoing international relief effort; and (2) the governments of Pakistan and India for their cooperation in saving lives and providing humanitarian relief to people on both sides of the Line of Control. Encourages further cooperation between India and Pakistan on relief operations and efforts to expand peace and stability in the region.
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4 official files
Agreed to Senate (text)
Agreed to Senate (text)
Agreed to Senate · EN · 17 October 2005
Agreed to Senate (PDF)
Agreed to Senate · EN · 17 October 2005
Passed Senate without amendment
summary · EN · 17 October 2005
Introduced in Senate
summary · EN · 17 October 2005
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/109th-congress/senate-resolution/274
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/109/sres/274